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Just Cause 2

Developed by Avalanche Studios · Published by Square Enix

ActionAdventure
StatusOut now ReleaseMar 23, 2010 Price$1.49 Metacritic84/100 Steam reviews40,887

At a glance

PlatformsWindows
ModesSingle-player
Price$1.49
StatusOut now
Early accessNo
Metacritic84/100
Steam reviews40,887
Languages7
Achievements50
DLC8

Overview

An action, adventure game by Avalanche Studios, published by Square Enix — single-player.

Steam’s own one-line description: “Dive into an adrenaline-fuelled free-roaming adventure with 400 square miles of rugged terrain and hundreds of weapons and vehicles.” — developer/publisher text via the Steam store page.

Features & modes

Derived from the gameplay modes and feature categories Steam lists for Just Cause 2.

FeatureSupported
Single-playerYes
MultiplayerNo
Co-opNo
Online co-opNo
PvPNo
Cross-platform multiplayerNo
Full controller supportYes
Partial controller supportNo
Steam Cloud savesYes
Steam AchievementsYes

System requirements (PC)

As published on the Steam store page. Requirements can change between updates.

Minimum

  • OS *: Microsoft Windows Vista (Windows XP is unsupported)
  • Processor: Dual-core CPU with SSE3 (Athlon 64 X2 4200 / Pentium D 3GHz)
  • Memory: 2GB System Memory
  • Hard Drive: 10GB of free drive space
  • Graphics: DX10 compatible graphics card with 256 MB of memory
  • (Nvidia GeForce 8800 series/ ATI Radeon HD 2600 Pro)
  • Sound: 100% DirectX 10 compatible sound card
  • DirectX®: Microsoft DirectX 10

Recommended

  • OS *: Microsoft Windows Vista SP1 or Windows 7
  • Processor: Intel Core® 2 Duo 2.6 GHz or AMD Phenom X3 2.4GHz or equivalen
  • Memory: 3GB system Memory
  • Hard Drive:
  • Graphics: DX10 compatible graphics card with 512 MB of memory
  • (Nvidia GeForce GTS 250 series/ ATI Radeon HD 5750 series)
  • Sound: 100% DirectX 10 compatible Dolby Digital 5.1 sound card
  • DirectX®: Microsoft DirectX 10.1

Supported languages (7)

EnglishFrenchGermanItalianSpanish - SpainPolishRussian

Just Cause 2 FAQ

Answered from the official Steam listing as of June 2026. Where something hasn't been announced, we say so rather than guess.

What kind of game is Just Cause 2?

Steam classifies Just Cause 2 as a Action, Adventure game, developed by Avalanche Studios. Dive into an adrenaline-fuelled free-roaming adventure with 400 square miles of rugged terrain and hundreds of weapons and vehicles.

How much does Just Cause 2 cost?

As of June 2026, Steam lists Just Cause 2 at $1.49. Prices and regional pricing change — check the Steam page for the current figure.

Is Just Cause 2 single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes for Just Cause 2: Single-player. It lists a single-player mode.

Is Just Cause 2 on PlayStation, Xbox, or Switch?

Our data comes from the Steam (PC) store, which lists Just Cause 2 for Windows. Console availability isn’t in our Steam-sourced data — check the official site or the console store.

Is Just Cause 2 out yet?

Yes — Steam lists a release date of Mar 23, 2010.

What platforms is Just Cause 2 on?

Just Cause 2 is listed for Windows on the Steam (PC) store. Console availability isn't covered by Steam's PC store data — check the official channels.

Is Just Cause 2 single-player or multiplayer?

Steam lists these modes: Single-player.

How much does Just Cause 2 cost?

Steam lists it at $1.49.

Does Just Cause 2 have achievements?

Yes — Steam lists 50 achievements for Just Cause 2.

What is Just Cause 2's Metacritic score?

Just Cause 2 has a Metacritic score of 84/100, per the Steam store listing.

Who made Just Cause 2?

Just Cause 2 is developed by Avalanche Studios and published by Square Enix.

Where to get Just Cause 2

We don't sell games or track prices — this links to the official Steam store page.

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